We’ve been blessed in our family to have loved three Golden Retrievers over the last twenty years. Our first dog Nicholas, however, was allergic to so many pet treats and foods, that we found ourselves making recipes and searching for ways to make treats and foods that he could enjoy without the fear of allergies. We started making just a standard type of biscuit, a dry type, crunchy treat. “Nick” enjoyed them for almost fifteen years. We made them for friends and family, for special occasions. They had become a standard during the holidays for all of our “dog friends” and family.

       Our second Golden, “River,” was not with us near long enough. He died in an accident before he was even a year old. During that year, though, he enjoyed his fair share of treats. He never “met” a treat he didn’t like. That’s why it seemed only fitting that this shop be named after him.

       Now we have “Cooper.” He is a two year old Golden Retriever and is our official greeter and taste tester, although he is not very discriminating. He is, most days, on the “job” at the bakery and is waiting at the kitchen gate to tell you hello.

In all the years of pet ownership, we’ve always been disheartened to never find in our own home of Knoxville, any of the neat specialty shops for pets that we’ve loved in so many of our neighboring city’s. River Dog Bakery is a store that WE would enjoy shopping at and enjoy taking our dog to. A place where they can go and take part in a store made just for them. Our pets, both cats and dogs, give us so much in companionship and love during the course of our days. There should be a special place to shop for unique gifts, specialty items, hard to find toys, quality bath products and fresh baked nutritious treats. Hopefully, River Dog Bakery,will be the place that both, you and your best friends will enjoy coming too.